TPV Podcast, Episode 180, Eyes on Your Own Plate, Please

Posted on January 29, 2016

Ep. 180, Eyes on Your Own Plate, Please

On this episode of The Paleo View, Stacy and Sarah share tips on how to share your enthusiasm for Paleo in a way that does not make others feel judged and criticized for their choices. They also answer a number of listener questions related to the subject of informing and encouraging others about Paleo, and the when, where and how to do so.

Sarah’s excitement for finally being able to talk the CrossFit lingo, and Stacy has inspired her to start a handstand challenge as well

Why Stacy chose a handstand challenge

If you have been following along on Instagram and want more information, tune in to Stacy’s Strong Woman Radio‘s co-host, Vivian‘s periscope where they share more on these challenges

Stacy is so excited about all the recipes they will be sharing from their stretch of time home during the winter storm

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If you are in Austin or Houston, reminder that Sarah is in town the weekend this show airs – get all the event details HERE

Science with Sarah (22:44)

It is the season where people who went Paleo as a New Years resolution are starting to feel really good and want to keep going

That three to four week marker with the implementation of a Paleo lifestyle is when the magic starts to happen and you can’t imagine ever doing anything else

Stacy and Sarah thought it would be great for this week’s episode to focus on how we talk about Paleo – this is perfect for those who are new to the community and new to the excitement that comes with this transformation

When Sarah was new to Paleo and seeing such amazing results she wanted to share the information with others, and she did with every random stranger she would encounter, which turned out to not be an appropriate channel for her enthusiasm, which is why she started a blog

Starting a blog isn’t necessarily an appropriate avenue for how to handle that enthusiasm for everyone, so understanding how to talk about your diet and lifestyle with others is a valuable understanding to have

Stacy wants to make it very clear that she is not judging anyone, nor telling others what they should or should not eat – Stacy and Sarah discuss foods that are “Paleo approved” versus foods that are “treats” that are good for mental or social stability

Stacy’s feelings towards the question – is that Paleo?

Sarah’s thoughts on the ‘what did cavemen’ do argument

Alcohol while on a Paleo diet

The current consensus within the Paleo community is that occasional to moderate consumption of non-gluten containing alcohol is ok

We have to figure out how to implement Paleo and define the template within modern society and within the context of contemporary science

There are certain ‘is it Paleo’ questions that have maybe answers to them – there is no yes and no answer to these questions

In Sarah’s opinion the ‘is it Paleo’ question is not the best question to ask, that we should instead make our decisions based on the answer to ‘is this health promoting?’

Within this framework there is a lot of room for individual experimentation and figuring out what works for us as individuals

Questions & Answers (35:02)

Pam – how to handle someone who tells me that following a diet free of gluten is lacking in nutrients and will eventually lead to health problems?

When Stacy encounters someone with these beliefs, she reminds herself that these are the kind of people who are not interested in hearing about her lifestyle and to just move on

Is someone asking a question because they are genuinely trying to understand your choices, or is someone simply feeling defensive about their food choices

Food choices are really personal and sometimes people feel defensive about them

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